Presentation Skills for IT Professionals

OVERVIEW

On successful completion of this course you will be able to:

Develop and organize engaging presentations
Use your voice and other physical skills to project confidence enthusiasm
Design and use appropriate visual aids
Handle questions from an audience with ease
How to make your presentation clear and accessible,
How to interact with your audience
How to retain their interest while keeping your anxiety under control.

The ability to present articulately to management, to customer or to a non tech audience can significantly enhance your credibility. Delivering engaging presentations at work or professional events is a way to share your ideas and gain a reputation as a valued employee and an expert in your field.

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

Delivering presentations at work or professional events is an unbeatable way to gain a reputation as a valued employee and an expert in your field. If you have ever tried to get out of giving a presentation to your boss or speak in a meeting because of nerves, or if you feel there is room for improvement in your presentation techniques, this communication skills training will highlight the essentials on how to make your point, and satisfy your internal and external customers.

AREAS COVERED

Define objectives for a presentation.
Essential steps to take in preparing for success and "knowing your audience."
How to organize your information in a presentation for maximum effectiveness
Strategies and tactics to maximize audience retention of the material presented.
Minimize anxiety and nerves before during and after presentations
Refining your executive presence
Connecting with Your Audience
Managing Your Physical Presence
Using Visual Aids with Impact

WHO WILL BENEFIT

Tech professionals who are first-time presenters who need to build their skills and confidence fast
Tech professionals who speak in public occasionally but need to feel more comfortable and effective
Tech professionals who want to share an idea in a group setting or move up in their career and speaking before a group will be necessary

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Use specific techniques to control nervousness when speaking in front of people
How to develop the physical skill that make you look confident and how to develop a speaking style that is natural, comfortable and easy
How to organize and develop an engaging presentation that will retain the audience’s attention
How to improvise and make an effective impromptu presentation
How to quickly achieve rapport with their audience

Email: [email protected]

Toll Free: +1-888-300-8494

Tel: +1-720-996-1616

Fax: +1-888-909-1882

Speaker and Presenter Information

Audrey Halpern is a highly engaging employee soft skills trainer who helps individuals and teams become more self aware. She walks the people she trains through impactful activities so they can gain the confidence and skills they need to communicate and collaborate effectively and maximize outcomes. She is an experienced Facilitator, instructional designer, and learning and development/HR professional with a passion for making a difference.

Audrey Halpern has had an exemplary 20+yr training facilitation/learning and development career, developing customsoft skills employee programs and on-boarding. Her background in human resources, instructional design and salesmakes for effective workshop design.